The other day, I was looking at making speculative award reservation bookings. However, I noticed that now Marriott restricts points advance use and am unable to make such reservations because I have sufficient points. … [Read more...] about Marriott Restricts Points Advance Use
Hawaiian Airlines Converts to Dynamic Award Pricing
Surprise! Without warning or even an announcement, Hawaiian Airlines converts to dynamic award pricing! And, man, your next award flight on Hawaiian has the potential to be MUCH more expensive than in the past. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Converts to Dynamic Award Pricing
Visiting the Apple Park and Apple Campus
I'm an Apple fan, if you didn't already figure that out. So, while in the Bay Area, visiting the Apple Park and Apple Campus was a goal of mine, even if that meant just taking a quick look around outside. … [Read more...] about Visiting the Apple Park and Apple Campus
The Caesars Rewards Celebration Dinner is a Joke
Last night I tried to redeem my Caesars Rewards celebration dinner Diamond benefit. But, as I've learned the hard way, the Caesars Rewards celebration dinner is a joke. … [Read more...] about The Caesars Rewards Celebration Dinner is a Joke
The Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 Conundrum
My recent experience with Hawaiian Airlines sparked a debate amongst myself and two of my AvGeek friends. Both then challenged me to write a post about the issue, so here it is: the Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 conundrum. … [Read more...] about The Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 Conundrum
Review: Silvercar San Francisco Airport
If you didn't already know, I love renting from Silvercar. So, with the amount of driving I did in Northern California, renting from Silvercar San Francisco Airport was a no-brainer. … [Read more...] about Review: Silvercar San Francisco Airport
Review: Alaska Airlines 710 HNL-SFO
To get from Honolulu to Northern California, naturally, I chose to fly Alaska Airlines 710 HNL-SFO. It was an easy choice because of my Companion Certificate that got better when I scored a free upgrade! … [Read more...] about Review: Alaska Airlines 710 HNL-SFO
Chase Freedom Q2 2019 Bonus Categories
We're approaching the end of Q1 2019, so it's time to register for the Chase Freedom Q2 2019 bonus categories. And, thankfully, Q2 2019's categories are better than Q1, in my opinion. … [Read more...] about Chase Freedom Q2 2019 Bonus Categories
Review: Courtyard Waikiki 1-Bedroom Suite
Recently, Mrs. Island Miler and I attended a wedding in Waikiki. And thanks to excellent rates, we made a weekend of it by staying in a Courtyard Waikiki 1-Bedroom Suite. Unfortunately, our stay was a disappointing one. … [Read more...] about Review: Courtyard Waikiki 1-Bedroom Suite
Silvercar Pick Up + Citi AAdvantage Slashing Benefits
Yesterday I got an e-mail from Citi and another from Silvercar. The Citi one was negative, as it discussed Citi slashing AAdvantage benefits. The other, though, was positive, discussing Silvercar Pick Up and Delivery services. … [Read more...] about Silvercar Pick Up + Citi AAdvantage Slashing Benefits